What do court navigator programs do: An overview of programs & partnerships, part 2
During this study hall session, we will offer structured, online technical assistance to attendees of our Oct. 3 Court Navigator School session, "What do court navigator programs do: An overview & partnerships, part 1." You'll get advice from national experts, share ideas with colleagues, exchange information, and explore possibilities in your jurisdiction in a small group setting. This additional opportunity will help hold you accountable to make changes to enhance your existing program or take steps to establish a new program where you are. Students will be split into two self-selected tracks based on the maturity of your program.
Future Court Navigator School sessions:
- Session 2: How to train court navigator staff
- Friday, Dec. 5
- Faculty: Jill Roberts, deputy director, Access to Justice division, Illinois Courts
- Session 3: Using technology & remote services navigator programs
- Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
- Faculty: Sheriece M. Perry, senior manager, Department of Support Services, Massachusetts Trial Courts Office of Court Management
- Session 4: How to establish (and maintain) program funding
- Friday, April 10, 2026
- Faculty: Stacey Weiler, director of grants & access to justice, Illinois Bar Foundation; and Robby Southers, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
- Session 5: Collecting & using court navigator program data
- Friday, June 5, 2026
Future study hall dates:
- Jan. 9, 2026
- March 6, 2026
- May 1, 2026
- June 26, 2026
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What do court navigator programs do: An overview & partnerships, part 1
Learn what makes a court navigator program successful by understanding the purpose and scope of court navigator programs and wide range of services provided. Faculty will discuss how navigator programs build and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of entities, including access to justice commissions, universities, civil legal aid providers, clerk's offices, courts, and other key stakeholders.
Leveraging navigator programs to assist court users
Court navigator programs can be a vital tool for ensuring access to justice for all. Non-lawyer navigators can provide real-time legal information, referrals, and navigational support to people with civil legal needs who need help moving through the court system and understanding complex legal procedures.
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